VFA143 Bones

Awesome video!

Correct! But at least reading the background material and understanding the geometry/tactics behind BFM builds a good foundation. Last time I checked no major Air Force in the world just sends up pilots without some form of "class room" instruction. :smilewink:

Thank you for your bluntness! :thumbup: And you are correct I need to go back to "basics", I picked up Robert Shaw's amazing book "Fighter Combat" and have been voraciously reading it all weekend. The next video I am going to put up will be in respect to the 3 different "pursuit curves' (Lead, Pure, and Lag) against a single opponent. I am thinking against a MiG23 as it may be easier to start BFM learning/practice against one of these versus a MiG29. Thoughts?

This was just a single group. Would the AI react differently if they were a 2-ship and a single or 3 singles?

Thanks for the words of encouragement fellas I will keep trying to incorporate all that you guys have posted! I did pick up Robert Shaw's "Fighter Combat" book and plan on hitting it pretty hard. In the mean time here is the newest video where I repeat the 3 x MiG29S challenge. Not much to say about this one other then I shot two down and sent the third one wounded back to his base. Still need to work on a lot of stuff and learn more about the tactics/maneuvers. That's why I don't mind your criticisms as I am using them as a tool to better myself.

Yes! I will say that the MiG29s are far more aggressive than the Su-27 in this current build of the Sim. They like to get in there and turn with you! :thumbup:

Nice job! Here is my latest video in the series and it really shows what taking a few days off from flying can do to you! :D I decided to take on 3 x MiG29s and I get target fixated right off the bat on the guy on my nose. I completely lost track/didn't bother with the other two. :pilotfly: I will be trying this challenge again!

Wonderful shots! What contrast/brightness/color setting are you using to edit them?

Indeed I did but like I said I am a "Work In Progress" :D I can only get better right! :smilewink:

Absolutely! I will zip them when I get home from work tonight.

Here is my latest video applying some of the suggestions from you all. While I'm still not the best pilot, I feel that I have greatly improved after reading what you guys have posted and getting a better understanding of "how" to fight. I'm still a WIP though! :D Anyway enjoy the video and many thanks for the helpful input ED members, keep the critiques coming! :thumbup:

I think I'll try that tonight! :thumbup:

They are set to "Excellent" and they were on a "Fighter Sweep" same as the SU-27 and he did engage.

It was OK and I was lucky. After watching the ACMI file I noticed that the 2 Migs did not engage until I pressed the issue on them. Found that quite odd as they could have easily dropped in behind me after I chased after the Su27. Anyone have a reasoning for this weird AI behavior?

NP:thumbup: